Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to ...

Bacteria, viruses, yeast and parasites in your gut? It may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but this collection of microbes is actually a health necessity, experts say. Called the microbiome, it ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have developed a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing helpful bacteria in the gut. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Antibiotics are valuable in ...

The skin, our body’s outermost protective layer, is home to a fascinating ecosystem of microorganisms, collectively known as the skin microbiome. This intricate community, consisting of bacteria, ...

For the first time, scientists have designed a phage combination therapy that can precisely target and suppress gut bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The work showcases the ...

An intricate relationship between diet, gut bacteria and immune cells helps to protect against obesity and other metabolic conditions, according to experiments in mice 1. Metabolic syndrome is a group ...

Soil inoculants for beans and corn can provide positive improvements for the health of your row crops. You can determine which corn and soybean inoculant is best suited to your needs by learning more ...

Researchers from the University of Vienna discovered MISO bacteria that use iron minerals to oxidize toxic sulfide, creating energy and producing sulfate. This biological process reshapes how ...

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved -- and often sugar-fueled -- tradition of Halloween. From jack-o'-lanterns glowing on porches ...